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Six Belugas Rescued from Marineland | Raleigh News
Six beluga whales, once held captive at the shuttered Marineland Canada, have arrived safely at new homes — the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld San Antonio — marking the first phase of a massive rescue effort to relocate 30 whales. Transported aboard a Boeing 777 with expert teams ensuring their well-being, these 16-foot giants are now beginning their recovery in established beluga communities. The move, endorsed by Canadian authorities and coordinated across multiple aquariums, was driven by urgent concerns over the whales’ welfare and the real threat of euthanasia as funding dried…
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